Police, community and calendar briefs for July 25, 2013

Published: Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 9:29 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 9:29 p.m.

An 81-year-old mentally disabled man reported missing on Wednesday was found safe and is in the care of his family, sheriff’s officials said Thursday.

James Don Jackson was reported missing at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. He has a speech impediment and was in need of daily medication.

The Sheriff’s Office issued a telephone “blast” alert late Wednesday evening in the area where Jackson lives, requesting assistance in finding him, and followed up with a similar alert Thursday morning notifying residents he had been found.

Community

Rabies alert issued after positive test

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County on Thursday issued as rabies alert in response to a raccoon that tested positive. The center of the alert includes:

n Southwest 38th Street to the north.

n Southwest 66th Street to the south.

n Southwest 40th Avenue to the east.

n Southwest 70th Avenue to the west.

This is the second alert issued in July and third for the year. An alert issued July 18 for an area just north of Ocala is still in effect. An alert issued March 29 for northern Marion County was terminated May 29.

Domestic animals should be vaccinated against rabies and all wildlife contact should be avoided, particularly raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats and coyotes.

For more information, call 622-7744 or visit MarionCHDInfo@doh.state.fl.us.

Face painters sought for event

A Doll & Bear Extravaganza will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 24 at the Harvest Village, 22050 N. U.S. 441, between McIntosh and Micanopy. Vendors and entertainers are being sought for the event, especially face painters.

The extravaganza will include games for children, storybook readings, baked goods, a doll doctor/appraiser for minor repairs, and vendors selling dolls (handmade, bought for resale and reconditioned) and doll and bear related items.

The LifeSouth Blood Mobile will be on site for donations.

Attendees are invited to donate old bears and dolls that can be reconditioned and will in turn be donated to police and fire departments for children in crisis situations.

To learn more, contact Anna Burrill at 525-0349 or yankeeconn@gmail.com.

Telemonitoring hospice program

Leigh Hutson, special clinical program manager at Hospice of Marion County, will share information about telemonitoring technology at 3 p.m. on Aug. 13 at 3231 SW 34th Ave., Ocala.

This event is hosted by the Transitions program and offers caregivers information and resources to help with caring for a loved one.

Reservations are requested. For information, call 854-5200.

Nominate caregiver for cruise vacation

Florida residents can nominate caregivers — including themselves — to win a free, four-night, five-day cruise, sponsored by Home Instead Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network.

Submit nominations and votes by Aug. 24 at http://cruise.caregiverstress.com.

The cruise is scheduled for Feb. 3-7 on the Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas, sailing from Cape Canaveral with stops in CocoCay and Nassau, Bahamas.

The recipient also will receive 40 hours of free care for his or her loved one while away.

<p>Police Beat</p><p><b>Man reported missing found</b></p><p>An 81-year-old mentally disabled man reported missing on Wednesday was found safe and is in the care of his family, sheriff's officials said Thursday.</p><p>James Don Jackson was reported missing at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. He has a speech impediment and was in need of daily medication.</p><p>The Sheriff's Office issued a telephone “blast” alert late Wednesday evening in the area where Jackson lives, requesting assistance in finding him, and followed up with a similar alert Thursday morning notifying residents he had been found.</p><p> </p><p>Community</p><p><b>Rabies alert issued after positive test</b></p><p>The Florida Department of Health in Marion County on Thursday issued as rabies alert in response to a raccoon that tested positive. The center of the alert includes:</p><p>n Southwest 38th Street to the north.</p><p>n Southwest 66th Street to the south.</p><p>n Southwest 40th Avenue to the east.</p><p>n Southwest 70th Avenue to the west.</p><p>This is the second alert issued in July and third for the year. An alert issued July 18 for an area just north of Ocala is still in effect. An alert issued March 29 for northern Marion County was terminated May 29.</p><p>Domestic animals should be vaccinated against rabies and all wildlife contact should be avoided, particularly raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats and coyotes.</p><p>For more information, call 622-7744 or visit MarionCHDInfo@doh.state.fl.us.</p><p><b>Face painters sought for event</b></p><p>A Doll & Bear Extravaganza will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 24 at the Harvest Village, 22050 N. U.S. 441, between McIntosh and Micanopy. Vendors and entertainers are being sought for the event, especially face painters.</p><p>The extravaganza will include games for children, storybook readings, baked goods, a doll doctor/appraiser for minor repairs, and vendors selling dolls (handmade, bought for resale and reconditioned) and doll and bear related items.</p><p>The LifeSouth Blood Mobile will be on site for donations.</p><p>Attendees are invited to donate old bears and dolls that can be reconditioned and will in turn be donated to police and fire departments for children in crisis situations.</p><p>To learn more, contact Anna Burrill at 525-0349 or yankeeconn@gmail.com.</p><p><b>Telemonitoring hospice program</b></p><p>Leigh Hutson, special clinical program manager at Hospice of Marion County, will share information about telemonitoring technology at 3 p.m. on Aug. 13 at 3231 SW 34th Ave., Ocala.</p><p>This event is hosted by the Transitions program and offers caregivers information and resources to help with caring for a loved one.</p><p>Reservations are requested. For information, call 854-5200.</p><p><b>Nominate caregiver for cruise vacation</b></p><p>Florida residents can nominate caregivers — including themselves — to win a free, four-night, five-day cruise, sponsored by Home Instead Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network.</p><p>Submit nominations and votes by Aug. 24 at http://cruise.caregiverstress.com.</p><p>The cruise is scheduled for Feb. 3-7 on the Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas, sailing from Cape Canaveral with stops in CocoCay and Nassau, Bahamas.</p><p>The recipient also will receive 40 hours of free care for his or her loved one while away.</p><p>For more information, visit www.FamilyCare</p><p>giverStressRelief.com.</p><p><b>5-week grief series will begin on Aug. 19 </b></p><p>“Life Steps ... Stepping Forward, Remembering Always” a five-week grief workshop, will be held at 3 p.m. Mondays beginning Aug. 19, at Community Technical Adult Education, 1014 SW Seventh Road, Ocala.</p><p>Workshop topics include emotional well-being, home and personal safety, financial decision-making, travel and healthy cooking.</p><p>The workshop is free to attend, but registration is required by Aug. 16. For information, call 671-6466.</p>